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How to Watch the 2026 World Cup in Canada

Every confirmed way to watch all 104 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches from Canada — official TV channels, live streams, free options and how to set each one up.

Watch for free
  • CTV airs roughly 44 marquee matches free over the air in English - including all three of Canada's group games, all quarter-finals, both semi-finals and the Final. Watch with any basic cable package or a simple over-the-air antenna, no subscription.
  • Noovo airs Canada's matches and the Final free over the air in French.
  • TSN Radio (TSN 1050 / 690 / 1200) and the free iHeartRadio Canada app carry Canada's matches and broad tournament audio coverage at no cost.
  • The cheapest way to stream the free matches is a low-tier Crave plan (~$9.99-$14.99/month with ads), which carries the live CTV and Noovo channels.
  • To stream every single one of the 104 matches, a standalone TSN+ subscription ($29.99/month, or $249.99/year) is the lowest-cost all-access option - watch for free trials or bundle promos.

Broadcasters & streaming

TSN (and TSN+ streaming)

PaidRequires a TV package that includes TSN, or a standalone TSN+ subscription at $29.99 CAD/month or $249.99 CAD/year (prices raised April 14, 2026). A Crave Premium + TSN bundle is about $37.99 CAD/month.
Coverage
All 104 matches live in English across the TSN1-TSN5 channels; TSN+ is the only place to stream every single match plus the exclusive multi-language feeds.
Languages
English, Multi-language feeds (play-by-play in a local language of the competing teams, via TSN+)
Devices
Smart TV, iOS, Android, Web browser, Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast, Amazon Prime Video (channel)
How to set up & watch
  1. 1Go to tsn.ca/subscribe and choose the standalone TSN+ plan ($29.99/mo or $249.99/yr) or a Crave+TSN bundle; alternatively confirm TSN is in your existing TV package.
  2. 2Create a Bell Media / TSN account with your email and payment details, or sign in with your TV provider credentials.
  3. 3Install the TSN app on your phone, smart TV, Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, or game console (or just open tsn.ca in a browser).
  4. 4Log in with your TSN+ or TV-provider account.
  5. 5Open the FIFA World Cup 2026 hub or the Live/Schedule section and pick your match (matches are spread across the TSN1-TSN5 feeds, so check the channel listed for your game).
  6. 6On mobile, tap the Cast/AirPlay icon to send the stream to your Chromecast, Apple TV, or smart TV.
Get TSN (and TSN+ streaming) →

CTV (free-to-air)

FreeFree over the air with an antenna, or free with any basic TV package that carries CTV.
Coverage
Select marquee matches free-to-air (media-reported total of 44 games): all three of Canada's group games, 27 group-stage matches, 6 of the round-of-32 ties, 4 of the round-of-16 ties, all quarter-finals, both semi-finals and the Final (the third-place playoff is the noted exception).
Languages
English
Devices
Smart TV, Over-the-air antenna
How to set up & watch
  1. 1Tune your TV to your local CTV channel (no subscription or login needed if you receive CTV).
  2. 2If you do not have cable, connect an over-the-air HDTV antenna and scan for the local CTV station.
  3. 3Check the CTV / TSN World Cup schedule to confirm your match is one of the free CTV games.
  4. 4Tune in at kickoff - Canada's opener has an extended pre-game show before the 3 p.m. ET whistle.
Get CTV (free-to-air) →

Crave (streaming of CTV/Noovo)

PaidCrave plans start around $9.99-$14.99 CAD/month (with ads) and $22 CAD/month for Premium ad-free; a Crave + TSN bundle is about $37.99 CAD/month. Note: the CTV/Noovo live channels on Crave carry the free-to-air matches.
Coverage
Streams the live CTV and Noovo channels, so it carries the same select free-to-air slate (the ~44 marquee matches including all Canada games and the Final). For all 104 matches you still need TSN/TSN+.
Languages
English (CTV feed), French (Noovo feed)
Devices
Smart TV, iOS, Android, Web browser, Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast, Amazon Prime Video (channel)
How to set up & watch
  1. 1Go to crave.ca/subscribe and pick a plan (or add Crave through Prime Video Channels).
  2. 2Create your account and enter payment details.
  3. 3Install the Crave app on your smart TV, Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, mobile device, or open crave.ca in a browser.
  4. 4Log in, then open the live CTV (English) or Noovo (French) channel from the Live/Sports hub.
  5. 5Select the World Cup match that is airing on that channel.
  6. 6Use Cast or AirPlay from your phone, or watch directly on your TV app, to view on the big screen.
Get Crave (streaming of CTV/Noovo) →

RDS (and RDS app, French)

PaidRequires a TV package that includes RDS, or access through Bell Media streaming. Streaming via the RDS app/RDS.ca with a subscription or TV-provider login.
Coverage
All 104 matches live in French.
Languages
French
Devices
Smart TV, iOS, Android, Web browser, Apple TV, Chromecast
How to set up & watch
  1. 1Confirm RDS is part of your TV package, or subscribe through Bell Media.
  2. 2Install the RDS app on your phone, smart TV, or Apple TV, or visit rds.ca.
  3. 3Log in with your subscription or TV-provider credentials.
  4. 4Open the World Cup / Coupe du Monde section and choose your match.
  5. 5Cast or AirPlay to a TV if watching on mobile.
Get RDS (and RDS app, French) →

Noovo (free-to-air, French)

FreeFree over the air or free with any package carrying Noovo.
Coverage
Free French-language broadcasts of Canada's fixtures and the Final.
Languages
French
Devices
Smart TV, Over-the-air antenna
How to set up & watch
  1. 1Tune your TV to your local Noovo channel.
  2. 2If you have no cable, use an over-the-air antenna and scan for Noovo.
  3. 3Confirm your match (Canada games and the Final) is on the free Noovo slate.
  4. 4Watch in French at kickoff.
Get Noovo (free-to-air, French) →

TSN Radio / iHeartRadio Canada

FreeFree audio. TSN Radio stations are free over the air; iHeartRadio Canada streaming is free (account optional).
Coverage
All Canada matches air live on TSN 1050 Toronto, TSN 690 Montreal and TSN 1200 Ottawa, with broad tournament coverage via iHeartRadio.com and the iHeartRadio Canada app.
Languages
English
Devices
iOS, Android, Web browser, Smart speaker, FM/AM radio
How to set up & watch
  1. 1Install the iHeartRadio Canada app or open iheartradio.ca in a browser (no payment needed).
  2. 2Search for the TSN Radio station carrying your match (e.g. TSN 1050, TSN 690, TSN 1200).
  3. 3Press play at kickoff - or tune a regular radio to the local TSN Radio frequency.
Get TSN Radio / iHeartRadio Canada →
Good to know

Bell Media is the exclusive Canadian rights-holder, officially confirmed in its own press release. All 104 matches are live in English on the TSN channels (TSN1-TSN5) and in French on RDS, June 11 to July 19, 2026. Only the TSN+ streaming app guarantees access to every match plus exclusive multi-language commentary feeds. Free-to-air on CTV (English) and Noovo (French) covers a select slate - the widely media-reported figure is 44 matches on CTV, including all Canada games, the QFs, SFs and Final, with the third-place playoff the noted exception; treat the exact game-by-game list as media-reported rather than spelled out in the official release. 4K UHD/HDR: Bell Media is broadcasting select matches in 4K UHD/HDR (including Team Canada games, the opening match and the Final) on select platforms - not every match is in 4K. Geo-restrictions: TSN+, Crave, RDS and iHeartRadio streams are geo-locked to Canada; if you travel abroad your apps will likely stop working, and using a VPN to bypass geo-blocks generally violates the services' terms. There are no in-country blackouts for World Cup matches since Bell holds national rights. Radio: TSN Radio and iHeartRadio Canada provide free audio coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Can I watch the 2026 World Cup for free in Canada?
Yes. CTV broadcasts a large slate of marquee matches free over the air in English - including all three Canada group games, every quarter-final, both semi-finals and the Final - so you can watch them with a basic TV package or an over-the-air antenna at no cost. Noovo airs Canada's games and the Final free in French, and TSN Radio / the iHeartRadio Canada app offer free audio. To stream every one of the 104 matches, though, you need a paid TSN/TSN+ subscription.
How do I stream all 104 matches in Canada?
Subscribe to TSN+ (the standalone streaming plan is $29.99 CAD/month or $249.99 CAD/year), or get a TV package that includes the TSN1-TSN5 channels. TSN+ is the only service that streams all 104 matches and also carries the exclusive multi-language commentary feeds. For French, RDS carries all 104 matches.
Is the World Cup available in 4K in Canada?
Select matches are in 4K UHD with HDR on supported platforms - including Team Canada's games, the opening match and the Final - but not every match is offered in 4K. You'll need a 4K-capable TV or device and a plan/provider that carries the UHD feed.
Can I watch using my Canadian apps while traveling outside Canada?
Generally no. TSN+, Crave, RDS and iHeartRadio streams are geo-restricted to Canada and typically stop working abroad. Using a VPN to get around geo-blocks usually breaks the service's terms of use, so plan to watch within Canada or check local broadcasters in the country you're visiting.
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